Man that is a looooooong weekend. Saturday morning I went to the office. After I closed I met Jerry and John at the Ranch House. Jerry and I decided to go hit a few golf balls. We planned on going home for a while and then coming back because there was a band playing that night at the club. Well, we didn't leave until around midnight. The band was awesome and everyone out there had a blast. It was great seeing that much activity going on out there.
Yesterday was the 500 and everyone gathered at Dad's. The race was pretty boring and the majority of the time was spent reminiscing about our old trips to Talladega. My side stated hurting from laughing so hard. The last 20 laps were good and the kid winning in a Wood Bros. car was spectacular. It was a popular win in Nascar. We went home around 7 and I was asleep by nine.
Fins Up,
Jr
Monday, February 21, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Dale Earnhardt
I can't believe I have never mentioned this before, but February 18th 2001 was the day Dale Earnhardt was killed. It is shocking to me that it has been 10 years since his death. For those of you that didn't know I was a huge Earnhardt fan and lived and breathed racing.
That year Dale was coming off a 2nd place finish in the points and DEI/RCR really had something going. Anyway, I can tell you play-by-play how everything happened and where I was every step off the way. I probably took his death a little too hard, but he was my hero and for the last 12-15 years of my life I watched him every Sunday.
After he died I kept up with racing but it was no longer my passion. A few years later I barely watched all the races and now I don't even watch a whole one now.
Those times in my life were awesome and we made great friends in NASCAR and in Talladega. I think it is great that 10 years later I can look back and smile about a bad man who was like John Wayne in my eyes.
He was definitely the man!
Jr.
That year Dale was coming off a 2nd place finish in the points and DEI/RCR really had something going. Anyway, I can tell you play-by-play how everything happened and where I was every step off the way. I probably took his death a little too hard, but he was my hero and for the last 12-15 years of my life I watched him every Sunday.
After he died I kept up with racing but it was no longer my passion. A few years later I barely watched all the races and now I don't even watch a whole one now.
Those times in my life were awesome and we made great friends in NASCAR and in Talladega. I think it is great that 10 years later I can look back and smile about a bad man who was like John Wayne in my eyes.
He was definitely the man!
Jr.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Good Tuesday Afternoon
Hey Guys,
I hope this finds you all well. I really haven't been able to give updates because I felt that would be selfish. Now that things have slowed down I now feel like I can start back.
I have been at home on the weekends since we got home from Vegas. It has been wonderful not being on the road. It's bad when you come to work on Monday more tired than when you left on Friday. We have been pretty lazy and have been working every Saturday.
On Feb 2nd a group of us went to Tuscaloosa for signing day. We heard Saban give the "State of the Union" and went to Innisfree after the meeting. We had a great time and I am very confident Bama football will be solid for years to come.
Last night D and I went to a Valentine's dinner that the Chamber was sponsoring and we had a nice evening.
This post was really to let you all know that I haven't quit.
Fins Up,
Jr.
I hope this finds you all well. I really haven't been able to give updates because I felt that would be selfish. Now that things have slowed down I now feel like I can start back.
I have been at home on the weekends since we got home from Vegas. It has been wonderful not being on the road. It's bad when you come to work on Monday more tired than when you left on Friday. We have been pretty lazy and have been working every Saturday.
On Feb 2nd a group of us went to Tuscaloosa for signing day. We heard Saban give the "State of the Union" and went to Innisfree after the meeting. We had a great time and I am very confident Bama football will be solid for years to come.
Last night D and I went to a Valentine's dinner that the Chamber was sponsoring and we had a nice evening.
This post was really to let you all know that I haven't quit.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Stunned
Last week I spoke of the passing of Drex Guthrie. Well, Monday morning I got a call that "Mama" Nell Cook had just died. For those of you that do not know that is Drex's grandmother. She had not been doing very well, but it was still a shock with the events of last week.
Mama Nell and Uncle Drexel were my grandparents neighbors and good friends. As we lost my grandparents both at young ages the Cooks kinda took up the slack in my eyes. I respected both of them so much and they were both such sweet people. Uncle Drexel died the year before my accident and I think about him often and miss his humor a lot. Mama Nell was just the sweetest soul and let JD and I get away with waaaaaay to much.
Mama Nell is definitely in a better place. I'm sure right now she is catching up with Unc, Lewey, and Gayle and having a BIG time.
Please continue to keep the Cooks and Guthrie's in your prayers.
NG
Mama Nell and Uncle Drexel were my grandparents neighbors and good friends. As we lost my grandparents both at young ages the Cooks kinda took up the slack in my eyes. I respected both of them so much and they were both such sweet people. Uncle Drexel died the year before my accident and I think about him often and miss his humor a lot. Mama Nell was just the sweetest soul and let JD and I get away with waaaaaay to much.
Mama Nell is definitely in a better place. I'm sure right now she is catching up with Unc, Lewey, and Gayle and having a BIG time.
Please continue to keep the Cooks and Guthrie's in your prayers.
NG
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Thursday
Hey Guys,
Late last week we got some very sad news. Drex Guthrie was in a Colorado hospital fighting for his life. I grew up with Drex as his grandparents lived beside mine(Daniel and Rhonda's old house) and his cousin and I were great friends. Every time I saw Drex he had a smile on his face and always seemed glad to see me. As we got older I saw him less frequently, but when I did we always talked about the old times.
Friday I got news that Drex died and I must admit it hit me like a ton of bricks. Please keep the Guthrie's and Cook's in your thoughts and prayers as the mourn the loss of a son, grandson, brother, cousin and nephew.
NG
Late last week we got some very sad news. Drex Guthrie was in a Colorado hospital fighting for his life. I grew up with Drex as his grandparents lived beside mine(Daniel and Rhonda's old house) and his cousin and I were great friends. Every time I saw Drex he had a smile on his face and always seemed glad to see me. As we got older I saw him less frequently, but when I did we always talked about the old times.
Friday I got news that Drex died and I must admit it hit me like a ton of bricks. Please keep the Guthrie's and Cook's in your thoughts and prayers as the mourn the loss of a son, grandson, brother, cousin and nephew.
NG
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Wednesday
Hey Guys,
Sorry for the lack of content lately. I have been pretty busy, but also there hasn't been alot going on. I can tell you of some exciting news from this past weekend. Saturday was such a awesome day in south Alabama that Jerry and I were determined to be outside. He mention he wanted to go to the golf course and I figured that would be nice
Since my accident I have tried to hit golf balls with terrible results and the first one I hit Saturday was bad as well. Jerry and I were talking and he asked if I had ever tried to hit it 1 handed. I said no and we kept pondering. On the next tee Dad pulled up and we told him what we were going to try. I hit the ball square and it went 150 or so right down the middle. There isn't a whole lot of distance but I am making solid contact. I hit several more shots that afternoon and more on Sunday before the rain. It appears we have something to work with. I'm pretty excited.
This afternoon a group of us are going to Tuscaloosa for a signing day party and the State of the Union from Saban. It a good time. I will report about it later in the week.
Fins Up,
Jr
Sorry for the lack of content lately. I have been pretty busy, but also there hasn't been alot going on. I can tell you of some exciting news from this past weekend. Saturday was such a awesome day in south Alabama that Jerry and I were determined to be outside. He mention he wanted to go to the golf course and I figured that would be nice
Since my accident I have tried to hit golf balls with terrible results and the first one I hit Saturday was bad as well. Jerry and I were talking and he asked if I had ever tried to hit it 1 handed. I said no and we kept pondering. On the next tee Dad pulled up and we told him what we were going to try. I hit the ball square and it went 150 or so right down the middle. There isn't a whole lot of distance but I am making solid contact. I hit several more shots that afternoon and more on Sunday before the rain. It appears we have something to work with. I'm pretty excited.
This afternoon a group of us are going to Tuscaloosa for a signing day party and the State of the Union from Saban. It a good time. I will report about it later in the week.
Fins Up,
Jr
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